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Fish Tongue Biters: more than just one of a kind
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-fish-tongue-biters-more-than-just-one-of-a-kind/

Meet Smenispa irregularis, one of more than 100 different species of crustacean isopods found lurking in the mouths of fishes.

Published 02 September 2014

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Ouch! An isopod grabbed my tongue
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/ouch/

Biting your tongue takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to these parasites, says marine biologist Melissa Beata Martin.

Published 13 May 2013

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Are isopods on the naughty or nice list?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/are-isopods-on-the-naughty-or-nice-list/

There's no such thing as a bad crustacean isopod, not even those parasitic sea lice!

Published 02 March 2018

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What is a parasite?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism, the host, and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.

Published 02 November 2018

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Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s new learning and play space.

Permanent education space
Open daily

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